Special Report
Cities With the Most and Least Police
May 15, 2018 11:03 am
Last Updated: January 11, 2020 11:36 pm
Cities With the Least Police Officers
50. Ankeny, Iowa
> Law enforcement employees: 104.7 per 100,000 people
> Total officers: 54
> Total civilian employees: 8
> Total population: 59,236
> Violent crime rate: 216.1 per 100,000 people
Source: William Wesen (Appraiser) / Wikimedia Commons
49. Lakeville, Minnesota
> Law enforcement employees: 103.9 per 100,000 people
> Total officers: 55
> Total civilian employees: 9
> Total population: 61,581
> Violent crime rate: 68.2 per 100,000 people
Source: hhm8 / Flickr
48. McCandless, Pennsylvania
> Law enforcement employees: 103.8 per 100,000 people
> Total officers: 28
> Total civilian employees: 2
> Total population: 28,902
> Violent crime rate: 45.0 per 100,000 people
Source: Joey Gannon / Flickr
47. Peters Township, Pennsylvania
> Law enforcement employees: 103.3 per 100,000 people
> Total officers: 21
> Total civilian employees: 2
> Total population: 22,274
> Violent crime rate: 18.0 per 100,000 people
24/7 Wall St.
Source: Dj1997 / Wikimedia Commons
46. Meridian Township, Michigan
> Law enforcement employees: 103.0 per 100,000 people
> Total officers: 39
> Total civilian employees: 5
> Total population: 42,700
> Violent crime rate: 201.4 per 100,000 people
Source: Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons
45. Ramsey, Minnesota
> Law enforcement employees: 102.8 per 100,000 people
> Total officers: 24
> Total civilian employees: 3
> Total population: 26,273
> Violent crime rate: 60.9 per 100,000 people
Source: Raymond Shobe / Wikimedia Commons
44. Washington, Utah
> Law enforcement employees: 101.7 per 100,000 people
> Total officers: 24
> Total civilian employees: 2
> Total population: 25,564
> Violent crime rate: 160.4 per 100,000 people
Source: Bill Pugliano / Getty Images
43. Clinton Township, Michigan
> Law enforcement employees: 101.5 per 100,000 people
> Total officers: 93
> Total civilian employees: 9
> Total population: 100,514
> Violent crime rate: 324.3 per 100,000 people
Source: Mike Kalasnik / Flickr
42. East Pennsboro Township, Pennsylvania
> Law enforcement employees: 101.3 per 100,000 people
> Total officers: 21
> Total civilian employees: 1
> Total population: 21,712
> Violent crime rate: 59.9 per 100,000 people
Source: Bengt 1955 / Flickr
41. Manor Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
> Law enforcement employees: 101.1 per 100,000 people
> Total officers: 19
> Total civilian employees: 2
> Total population: 20,778
> Violent crime rate: 158.8 per 100,000 people
Sponsored: Tips for Investing
A financial advisor can help you understand the advantages and disadvantages of investment properties. Finding a qualified financial advisor doesn’t have to be hard. SmartAsset’s free tool matches you with up to three financial advisors who serve your area, and you can interview your advisor matches at no cost to decide which one is right for you. If you’re ready to find an advisor who can help you achieve your financial goals, get started now.
Investing in real estate can diversify your portfolio. But expanding your horizons may add additional costs. If you’re an investor looking to minimize expenses, consider checking out online brokerages. They often offer low investment fees, helping you maximize your profit.
Editors' Picks
